Pain Management in Columbus & Grand Island, NE

Who we help

You don't have to live on pain pills, and you don't have to jump straight to surgery. Dr. Wik specializes in the middle path: precise diagnosis, then targeted treatment. You should see a pain specialist if you:

Have chronic pain lasting longer than 2–4 months
Have tried conservative treatments with little relief
Need long-term care coordinated between specialties
Require interventional procedures a family doctor can't provide

Low back & leg painNeck & arm painThoracic & rib painJoint painMigraine & headacheNeuropathic painComplex regional pain syndromeArthritis & rheumatoidSports injuriesCancer painStroke & TBI spasticitySpinal cord injuryAmputation & phantom pain

Treatments we offer

Most procedures take ten to fifteen minutes, and the vast majority of our patients tell us they're relatively painless. Everything is performed by Dr. Wik in our own procedure suite — no hospital facility fees.

Low Back & Leg

Lumbar & Sacroiliac Care

Sacroiliac joint injection, lumbar facet & medial branch nerve injection, radiofrequency neuroablation, epidural injection (interlaminar & transforaminal), discogram, and spinal cord stimulator trials.

Neck & Arm

Cervical Care

Cervical facet & medial branch nerve injection, cervical radiofrequency neuroablation, cervical epidural injection, and spinal cord stimulator trials.

Mid-Back

Thoracic & Rib Pain

Thoracic facet injections, radiofrequency neuroablation, epidural injections, and intercostal nerve procedures for rib and mid-back pain.

Joints

Arm & Leg Joint Injections

Shoulder, elbow, and wrist injections; hip, knee, ankle, and toe injections; viscosupplementation (Synvisc, Gelsyn, Hyalgan, Euflexxa) for arthritic knees.

Regenerative

PRP & Bone Marrow

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections from your own blood and bone marrow aspirate injections — the only stem-cell approaches with real validity. We'll tell you honestly what regenerative medicine can and can't do.

Head & Face

Migraine & Headache

Botox for chronic migraine (plus Dysport, Myobloc, Xeomin, Jeuveau), CGRP receptor injections, trigger point injections, and TMJ joint injection.

Complex Care

Cancer, Stroke & Spinal Cord Injury

Cancer pain management with hospice coordination and Dronabinol treatment; Botox spasticity management after stroke, TBI, or spinal cord injury; durable medical equipment management.

Limb Loss

Amputation & Phantom Pain

Prosthesis management, medication management, and phantom-pain treatment with Botox and neuromodulation.

What to expect

Assessment

A real conversation about your pain history — Dr. Wik will sit with you as long as it takes. Bring your insurance card, photo ID, medication list, and any recent imaging.

Diagnosis

Pinpointing the pain generator with examination and image guidance — treating the cause, not masking it.

Treatment

A personalized plan: interventional procedures, medication management, and holistic support — with ongoing monitoring and adjustments for optimal results.

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I be seen?

We can usually schedule your initial appointment within two weeks. Insurance authorization varies — some take a few days, others a few weeks; our staff handles it and verifies coverage before scheduling.

Do the procedures hurt?

Most procedures take ten to fifteen minutes, and the vast majority of our patients say they're relatively painless.

Do you take my insurance? What about workers' comp?

In most cases MYPAINDOC is an in-network provider with most insurances, and yes — we treat workers' compensation cases (treatment requires authorization before scheduling). We verify your coverage before your visit.

Will this cost less than the hospital?

Often dramatically. As one patient shared: "My amount went from $1,582 per injection to around $300, and I only had to pay my $25 copay the day of service."